Antonioli Launches Givenchy Pre-Fall 2015 & Fall Winter 2015

11th May 2015

Time flies when you’re busy exploring shedloads of designer wear, and by the time you are still expecting for the latest arrivals from Spring Summer 2015 collection the new transition period has already begun. Fall Winter 2015 is approaching upon us, and yet Spring Summer 2015 sales season is just weeks away in May. This week mark’s Milan based luxury retailer – Antonioli to launch its latest Pre-Fall 2015 and Fall Winter 2015 menswear collection, a vast resurgence of new arrivals currently available for advance pre-order after overcoming Givenchy Spring Summer 2015’s demand which lead to an instant sellout in a matter of weeks since the beginning of the season.

It is customary for Givenchy in every pre-collection to reproduce visual aesthetics from former collections, but the new Givenchy Pre-Fall 2015 menswear collection not only begins from the past, it integrates experimental elements extended from the house codes. In this season, pixel-blocking properties dress across predominant designs that have taken inspiration from a digital manipulation software. The Givenchy Black Madonna Digital Print Cuban-Fit T-Shirt sets a prime example, utilizing the base print work reinitiated from the Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 menswear collection while incorporating pixelated accents and what seems to be the crop tool housing strategically position on the right side of the print.

The pixelated digital coding was not only confined to a visual experiment but also continued through one of the main Givenchy Pre-Fall 2015 print series. Set in a khaki military colourway, the Givenchy Black Stars & Digital Pinball Print Columbian-Fit T-Shirt features a two dimensional symmetrical assembly built from an array of geometric lines that shapes a military radar detector system with an additional camouflage touch represented in a pixelated digital pattern. On the other hand, a conspicuous Givenchy Black Fire Abstract Print Columbian-Fit Sweatshirt seems to have transpired from an IR infrared heat signature imaging, the nature of digitalism played a significant role in this season’s pre-collection series.

While the Givenchy Pre-Fall 2015 menswear lookbook featured the ‘Love’ typography print offered in a torn-off or technicolor degraded print series has prevailed through a complete selection of outwear to choose from. Finding desire to own these pieces may be a challenge due to the weak aspirational visual aesthetics portrayed in this particular series, however there are some other highly noteworthy pieces enveloped from through the classic collection. One of the few treasured pieces in the current collection is the Givenchy Black Stars & Stripes Print Mohair-Blend Sweater, it is uniquely composed from a mixture of five different materials, rendering a distinct texture on the contrast white and red striped waistline. Another interesting selection is the Givenchy Black Crystal Studded Swiss Leather Sandals, this pair of quality spring footwear mainly features Swarovski jewels and metal studded embellishments, making it eye-catching from a distance and looks wise is nonetheless extravagant. Other enticing accessories include the Givenchy Gold Codification series available in a textured leather backpack and zipper pouch to match that are new and exclusive codes to this season.

Heading to Fall Winter 2015, just by having a closer look at Antonoli’s latest Givenchy Fall Winter 2015 menswear collection, the devils in the details felt incredibly realistic, the collection revealed the little but yet important detailing unseen from the vast showcase and dark runway setting. One could grasp the concept by Riccardo Tisci’s intend to turn formal streetwear with a devilish affair, the dynamic inspiration converted Givenchy’s standard ready-to-wear basics into a discerning experiment. The more subtly collection is dominated by the worn out effect ‘Native American’ or otherwise presumed ‘Persian’ gauged carpet print, primarily available with an alternative black gradient approach.

This season’s prominent style direction assembles severely worn out attributes as though a ferocious animal has ripped across the fabrics, a key feature administered in less distinct designs offered in a creative approach. Cotton shirts are elongated this season with unfinished seams protruding across edge – termed “Raw-Cut”, such as the Givenchy Black & Red Raw-Cut Contour Columbian-Fit Long Shirt outlined the perfect classic representation of a devil’s outfit. A Givenchy Black Destroyed Native-American Carpet Print Columbian-Fit Sweatshirt addresses random distressed throughout that unveils tiny hidden patches of print details that gave off an unexpected creative notion, while while oversized generic label branded Givenchy Black ‘Givenchy Paris’ Print Columbian-Fit Sweatshirt also available in a T-Shirt variant were intensively destroyed till a point it questions the irony coming from a luxury designer. These unique aesthetics will definitely challenge consumer’s acceptance and appreciation, particularly towards these pieces.

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Anonymous

Pre-Fall collection seems weak as usual like the SS15 Pre-Collections. Main SS15 was so strong. The only piece I fancy is the american carpet print. Looking forward to FW15 main collection though, hope it doesn’t disappoint like this pre collection and pre-SS15.

To be honest, I think the same as well. Somehow it feels as though Riccardo Tisci has handover his pre-collection projects to his design team, the latest pre-collections do not share the same essence compared to the earlier series from 2012-2014. I am equally disappointed as well.

However they manage to bring back some of the best pieces in this coming Givenchy Pre-Fall 2015, such as the Givenchy Stars & Beads Applique Shirt which I have missed out from Fall Winter 2012 has been made available again! I just bought it from Linde le Palais, there were only 3 pieces and one size each, can’t wait to receive them.

The exact same one? Extremely beautiful shirt, which color did you get? I like the white one more, the contrast of the silver and white looks better IMHO. I was disappointed looking at Pre-Fall SS15 but SS15 was extremely nice. Hopefully they show us more for the main collection.. However I could not find any RTW piece I watched from the FW15 Men’s Fashion Show.. Sales are coming soon, wonder when main collection will be arriving.. looking forward to see if it’s better, I have a feeling it will be..

The white is the nicest, however the crystal will oxidise after a few seasons or in humid countries where it will turn permanent yellow, therefore I do not recommend buying one unless you plan to keep it for a few months.

I liked so much of the print but not red color opaque…
The photos show the red was vibrant, but think it was fotoshop…
Ricardo Tisci no attention to the simplest parts and spent all the attention to the most sophisticated, such as blazers…
T-shirts please…kkkkkk

Thanks Rafa, good to hear from you. I kind of liked the Givenchy Crystal Studded Sandals, it has a nice contrast against the matte leather and i’m sure those Swarovski crystals and studs are very shiny!

Well… even tho I do love a crazy shoe… I am not so crazy about those!
I rather spend my coins in the Pearl Boots… talkin’ about crazy…those are crazy EXPENSIVE!
Givenchy needs to come up with a crazy shoe like the Palladio chain sandals. Everytime I wear them, like my Valentino Camo sneakers, tal about turn heads! Lol

I’m very tempted to get it, but not sure whether it is the right move.

Anonymous

Balmain just dropped H&M x Balmain by Olivier Rousteing.. So disappointed.. Ever think Tisci would do the same to Givenchy? It feels closer and closer.. people has said that Hedi will never. What do you think? Can’t bear to see my favourite brand and designers (Givenchy/Tisci) do a collection for fast fashion… my greatest fear lol…

I’m utterly surprised and disappointed as well! I thought only those brands which are not doing well would want to tie up with a mass household label to leverage on the immense exposure… not sure what was Balmain or Olivier Rousteing thinking but definitely H&M does not fit this label. It’s like Chanel x H&M or Louis Vuitton x H&M, sounds totally wrong at the beginning.

But no doubt the house will be even more successful after this collaboration, maybe demand for Balmain will go up by 200% by then. Despite this H&M is indeed very powerful and influential. It saved many designers in their darkest moments like Versace and Maison Martin Margiela to name a few.

Andrew Ly

How about Givenchy? To be honest, I never ever expected Balmain to become one of the collaborations, I think it is more of Olivier than Balmain in my opinion..

I don’t think Givenchy’s aesthetic suits H&M at all, if that ever happens, what do you think are the chances? I’ll be extremely disappointed if that happens. I was still looking at buying some last minute Balmain things from this season! Now probably not lol..

Tisci has done stuff for Nike, but only 3 Air Force shoes because it was part of his childhood/growing up. Probably Givenchy will never do a collaboration with H&M?

I would like to see what Olivier has for us in November.. If it is water-ed down Balmain aesthetics (be it prints, blazers, biker jeans) I’ll be extremely disappointed. Hopefully we’ll see him do something more exclusive for H&M but I’m not keeping my hopes that high..

It’s difficult for me to conclude now, one thing you must understand and accept is that Rousteing is very young, and young people are always looking for opportunities and growth. They are hungry for success and fame, he probably wants to do as much as he can while still being a creative director, it’s good for him and the brand as well, staying so proactive and constantly finding ways to promote the brand through cross collaboration projects with celebrities.

It really depends how you look at it, if you see the list of designers who has collaborated with H&M in the past 11 years, most of them are already quite successful, like the first being Karl Largerfield himself and even brands like Lanvin were working with the high street mass brand. I guess its a give and take situation, and i’m sure after this collaboration more consumers will know Balmain. For now it is still consider a niche luxury brand… the reality is luxury brands are still an entity, and they will find ways to grow their company, they have to constantly be proactive as the market is getting more competitive each season.

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